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The 2017 Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree

The 25th Annual Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree was held Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Ballpark at Jackson. Dyer County, Greenfield High School, Gibson County High School, Trinity Christian Academy, Jackson Christian, North Side High School, South Side High School, Liberty Tech High School, University School of Jackson and Humboldt High School were the featured schools.
The 25th Annual Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree was held Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Ballpark at Jackson. Dyer County, Greenfield High School, Gibson County High School, Trinity Christian Academy, Jackson Christian, North Side High School, South Side High School, Liberty Tech High School, University School of Jackson and Humboldt High School were the featured schools.
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The game ball was presented to the head referee by AirEvac for the 25th Annual Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Ballpark at Jackson. Dyer County, Greenfield High School, Gibson County High School, Trinity Christian Academy, Jackson Christian, North Side High School, South Side High School, Liberty Tech High School, University School of Jackson and Humboldt High School were the featured schools.
The game ball was presented to the head referee by AirEvac for the 25th Annual Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Ballpark at Jackson. Dyer County, Greenfield High School, Gibson County High School, Trinity Christian Academy, Jackson Christian, North Side High School, South Side High School, Liberty Tech High School, University School of Jackson and Humboldt High School were the featured schools.
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Dyer County's LaQuinton Wells makes a catch over North Side's Jebrion Vaughn during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Dyer County's LaQuinton Wells makes a catch over North Side's Jebrion Vaughn during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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North Side's Trekarrius Harvey tackles Dyer County's Aron Whittle during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
North Side's Trekarrius Harvey tackles Dyer County's Aron Whittle during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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North Side's Jamari Poindexter attempts to run past Dyer County's Dylan Franklin during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
North Side's Jamari Poindexter attempts to run past Dyer County's Dylan Franklin during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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North Side's Nakia Mercer attempts to avoid a grab by Dyer County's Latrell Halliburton during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
North Side's Nakia Mercer attempts to avoid a grab by Dyer County's Latrell Halliburton during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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North Side's Nakia Mercer looks to throw downfield to his teammate during their game against Dyer County at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
North Side's Nakia Mercer looks to throw downfield to his teammate during their game against Dyer County at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Dyer County's Dylan Franklinis pushed out of bounds by North Side's Steve Collins during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Dyer County's Dylan Franklinis pushed out of bounds by North Side's Steve Collins during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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North Side's Jamari Poindexter attempts to run through Dyer County's Dylan Franklin and other players during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
North Side's Jamari Poindexter attempts to run through Dyer County's Dylan Franklin and other players during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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North Side's Isaiah Brooks runs past Dyer County's Garrett Sawyer during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
North Side's Isaiah Brooks runs past Dyer County's Garrett Sawyer during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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North Side's Isaiah Brooks attempts to run through Dyer Count defenders during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
North Side's Isaiah Brooks attempts to run through Dyer Count defenders during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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North Side's Jamari Poindexter is grabbed by a Dyer County defender during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
North Side's Jamari Poindexter is grabbed by a Dyer County defender during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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North Side's Xavier Long is grabbed from behind by Dyer County's Cayden Stafford during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
North Side's Xavier Long is grabbed from behind by Dyer County's Cayden Stafford during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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North Side's Xavier Long looks to run the ball during their game against Dyer County at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
North Side's Xavier Long looks to run the ball during their game against Dyer County at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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North Side's Xavier Long is grabbed by Dyer County's Nik Butler during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
North Side's Xavier Long is grabbed by Dyer County's Nik Butler during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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North Side's Nakia Mercer looks toward Dyer County's Jarrod Halliburton as he runs toward the end zone during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
North Side's Nakia Mercer looks toward Dyer County's Jarrod Halliburton as he runs toward the end zone during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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North Side's Nakia Mercer is pulled down by Dyer County's Darrell Glenn during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
North Side's Nakia Mercer is pulled down by Dyer County's Darrell Glenn during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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North Side's Nakia Mercer looks to pass downfield during their game against Dyer County at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
North Side's Nakia Mercer looks to pass downfield during their game against Dyer County at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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North Side's Xavier Long is grabbed from behind by Dyer County's Jarrod Halliburton while North Side's Isaiah Brooks blocks Dyer County's Jaquan Fields during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
North Side's Xavier Long is grabbed from behind by Dyer County's Jarrod Halliburton while North Side's Isaiah Brooks blocks Dyer County's Jaquan Fields during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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North Side's Nakia Mercer looks to pass down field during their game against Dyer County at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
North Side's Nakia Mercer looks to pass down field during their game against Dyer County at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Greenfield's Jacob Arnold tackles Jackson Christian's Luke Robertson during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Greenfield's Jacob Arnold tackles Jackson Christian's Luke Robertson during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Greenfield's Nyrail Jackson grabs Jackson Christian's Graham Scott for a tackle during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Greenfield's Nyrail Jackson grabs Jackson Christian's Graham Scott for a tackle during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Jackson Christian quarterback Gunnar Lewis attempts to break free from Greenfield's Keylon Thomas during their game Aug. 11, 2017, at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree.
Jackson Christian quarterback Gunnar Lewis attempts to break free from Greenfield's Keylon Thomas during their game Aug. 11, 2017, at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree.
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Jackson Christian's Zach Simpson tackles Greenfield's Grant Huffstetler during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Jackson Christian's Zach Simpson tackles Greenfield's Grant Huffstetler during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Jackson Christian's Trey Rast tackles Greenfield's Kelly Ricketts during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Jackson Christian's Trey Rast tackles Greenfield's Kelly Ricketts during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Greenfield's Seth Davidson dives for a loose ball after a Jackson Christian fumble during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Greenfield's Seth Davidson dives for a loose ball after a Jackson Christian fumble during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Greenfield's Grant Huffstetler attempts to break free from Jackson Christian's Matt Jackson during their game Aug. 11, 2017, at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree.
Greenfield's Grant Huffstetler attempts to break free from Jackson Christian's Matt Jackson during their game Aug. 11, 2017, at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree.
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Jackson Christian's Owen Hughes runs into Greenfield's Grant Huffstetler during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Jackson Christian's Owen Hughes runs into Greenfield's Grant Huffstetler during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Jackson Christian's Luke Robertson runs through Greenfield defenders during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Jackson Christian's Luke Robertson runs through Greenfield defenders during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Jackson Christian's Luke Robertson is tackled by Greenfield defenders during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Jackson Christian's Luke Robertson is tackled by Greenfield defenders during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Jackson Christian's Luke Robertson is grabbed by Greenfield's Seth Davidson during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Jackson Christian's Luke Robertson is grabbed by Greenfield's Seth Davidson during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Jackson Christian's Zach Simpson is grabbed by a Greenfield defender during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Jackson Christian's Zach Simpson is grabbed by a Greenfield defender during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Greenfield's Kelly Ricketts and Trevon Watkins celebrate their win over Jackson Christian after their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Greenfield's Kelly Ricketts and Trevon Watkins celebrate their win over Jackson Christian after their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Gibson County's Will Cantrell attempts to outrun Humboldt's Kayvi Russell during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Gibson County's Will Cantrell attempts to outrun Humboldt's Kayvi Russell during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Gibson County's Ozzy Rico is grabbed and tackled by Humboldt's Adam Hartig during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Gibson County's Ozzy Rico is grabbed and tackled by Humboldt's Adam Hartig during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Humboldt's Adam Hartig tackles Gibson County's Ozzy Rico during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Humboldt's Adam Hartig tackles Gibson County's Ozzy Rico during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Gibson County's Payton Lamberson waits for the snap during their game against Humboldt at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Gibson County's Payton Lamberson waits for the snap during their game against Humboldt at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Gibson County's Payton Lamberson attempts to shake a Humboldt defender during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Gibson County's Payton Lamberson attempts to shake a Humboldt defender during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Humboldt's Trey Jestice grabs Gibson County's Ozzy Rico from behind during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Humboldt's Trey Jestice grabs Gibson County's Ozzy Rico from behind during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Liberty Tech's Isiah Thomas tackles USJ's Thaddeus Puzdrakiewicz during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Liberty Tech's Isiah Thomas tackles USJ's Thaddeus Puzdrakiewicz during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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USJ's Ryan Miller attempts to dive in for a touchdown as Liberty Tech's Stephun Bush and Saidrick Pewitte defend during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
USJ's Ryan Miller attempts to dive in for a touchdown as Liberty Tech's Stephun Bush and Saidrick Pewitte defend during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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USJ's Jacob Buie stays on the ground as Liberty Tech's Stephun Bush goes over him after a tackle during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
USJ's Jacob Buie stays on the ground as Liberty Tech's Stephun Bush goes over him after a tackle during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Liberty Tech's Saidrick Pewitte is grabbed by a USJ defender during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Liberty Tech's Saidrick Pewitte is grabbed by a USJ defender during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Liberty Tech's Dewon Grubbs tackles USJ's Wesley Carlock out of bounds during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Liberty Tech's Dewon Grubbs tackles USJ's Wesley Carlock out of bounds during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Liberty Tech's Stephun Bush brings down USJ's Thaddeus Puzdrakiewicz during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Liberty Tech's Stephun Bush brings down USJ's Thaddeus Puzdrakiewicz during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Liberty Tech's Stephun Bush tackles USJ's Trevor Spencer during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Liberty Tech's Stephun Bush tackles USJ's Trevor Spencer during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Trinity Christian's Matt Spurgeon runs the ball towards the end zone during their game against South Side at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Trinity Christian's Matt Spurgeon runs the ball towards the end zone during their game against South Side at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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South Side's Eric Lathan is tackled by an host of Trinity Christian Academy defenders during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
South Side's Eric Lathan is tackled by an host of Trinity Christian Academy defenders during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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South Side's Harold Ingram attempts to bring down Trinity Christian's Viktor Horton during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
South Side's Harold Ingram attempts to bring down Trinity Christian's Viktor Horton during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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South Side's Cameron Daniel attempts to bring down Trinity Christian's Viktor Horton during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
South Side's Cameron Daniel attempts to bring down Trinity Christian's Viktor Horton during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Trinity Christian's Matt Spurgeon hands off to Trinity Christian's Noah Holsinger during their game against South Side at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Trinity Christian's Matt Spurgeon hands off to Trinity Christian's Noah Holsinger during their game against South Side at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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Trinity Christian's Viktor Horton runs the ball as his teammates block South Side defenders during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Trinity Christian's Viktor Horton runs the ball as his teammates block South Side defenders during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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South Side's Shamar Givens attempts to avoid a block from Trinity Christian's Garrett Bond during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
South Side's Shamar Givens attempts to avoid a block from Trinity Christian's Garrett Bond during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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South Side's Shamar Givens attempts to stay up while being held by two Trinity Christian Academy defenders during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree on Aug. 11, 2017.
South Side's Shamar Givens attempts to stay up while being held by two Trinity Christian Academy defenders during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree on Aug. 11, 2017.
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Trinity Christian's Viktor Horton breaks free of South Side's Cameron Daniel's grab during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
Trinity Christian's Viktor Horton breaks free of South Side's Cameron Daniel's grab during their game at the Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree, Friday, August 11, 2017.
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